GSLV Mk. II
GSLV familyIndian Space Research OrganizationActive
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Specifications
- Thrust
- 7,420 kN
- Height
- 49 m
- Diameter
- 2.8 m
- Launch mass
- 401 t
- Stages
- 3
- LEO capacity
- 0 kg
- GTO capacity
- 2,500 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
13flightswith a definitive outcome
84.6%success rate11 of 13
5success streakcurrent
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.